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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.11, 3,674.86 and 1,484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.11, 3,674.86 and 1,484.29 is: 2,048.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.11 : 3,674.86 = 1,484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.11/3,674.86 = 1,484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.11x = 3,674.86 × 1,484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.11x = 5,454,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454,557.95/2,663.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.19

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